Metrolink News

Metrolink $7 Angels Express train service returns for 2012 season
New special service from downtown Riverside added this year, service from Los Angeles and Orange County to continue.

Metrolink receives $3.7 million to enhance safety at busy crossing in Glendale
California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated $ 3.7 million to fund safety enhancements to one of Metrolink’s busiest crossings, the Broadway/Brazil crossing in Glendale.

Ride Metrolink Trains to Auto Club 400
Race fans looking for a stress-free, convenient and affordable way to get to Auto Club Speedway’s Auto Club 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race need not look any further! Auto Club Speedway has partnered with Metrolink to provide direct train service to the Auto Club 400 on Sunday, March 25 at Auto Club Speedway.

Metrolink redesigns Website to focus on customers
Metrolink has launched a new, customer-friendly website with a host of new features, as well as a fresh look.

Metrolink offers affordable transportation to celebrate Lunar New Year
Metrolink rings in the new year with safe, affordable transportation to the 113th annual Golden Dragon Parade and Festival in downtown Los Angeles January 28 and 29.

Metrolink’s 2011 accomplishments position Agency for Success in 2012
2011 was a year of growth, innovation and safety leadership for Metrolink, Southern California’s commuter rail agency and the only transportation provider that serves all five counties in the region.

Girl Scouts are encouraged to go green and ride Metrolink to ‘Girltopia’
In honor of the Girls Scouts’ 100th anniversary, the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles will host “Girltopia” on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Metrolink designates quiet cars on weekday trains beginning Oct 3
Beginning Oct 3, a passenger car on every weekday Metrolink train will be designated as a quiet car to ensure peace and quiet for the passengers that prefer an almost noiseless commute.

Metrolink makes going to the L.A. County Fair easy and affordable
Admission and train tickets for only $10 each.

Metrolink secures $46.3 million in PTC funding
Southern Californians will be the first to benefit from new, life-saving safety technology.
Manchester Metrolink expansion underway
Construction work has started on a 3•9 km extension of the Manchester Metrolink light rail network from Droylsden to Ashton-under-Lyne.

£1.2 billion boost for English rail and metro services
THE UK Government’s recent announcement of £1.1 billion to electrify the Great Western main line and the route between Liverpool and Manchester, via Newton-le-Willows, masked a series of announcements of rail-related plans—adding up to a further £1.2 billion—in the English regions.